Smith+Nephew

Medical Device

ManufacturingEngineer

Alajuela, Costa Rica FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer at Smith+Nephew. Skills: SolidWorks, CAD, Documentation, GD&T. Create CAD models. Update CAD models”

Industry & Context.

Medical Device
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift 25lbs, Travel <10%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

SolidWorks CAD modeling, SolidWorks drafting support, 3D models, 2D drawings, medical device components, assemblies, packaging, FDA standards, ISO 13485 standards, technical documentation, design records, data management (PDM/PLM) environment, version control, traceability, cross-functional partners, project requirements, timelines, CAD management, Engineering Changes (ECOs), redlines, markups, engineering change orders (ECO), drawings, BOMs, PLM records, Legacy Data Conversion, PDFs, DXF, SolidWorks part and assembly files, Design History Files (DHF), released product configurations, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards, internal company templates, design changes are manufacturable, quality requirements, supplier feedback, manufacturing feedback, Bills of Materials (BOM), ERP systems, Basic understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, plastic injection molding, machining, Attention to Detail, PDM/PLM systems, SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, Advanced English level, medical device industry, FDA 21 CFR 820, ERP systems

Nice to Have

SolidWorks CSWA or equivalent certification

What You'll Do.

Process engineering changes

Implement engineering changes

Convert legacy CAD files

Maintain Design History Files

Ensure drawings adhere to standards

Ensure designs are manufacturable

Support BOM maintenance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional partners; Work with R&D; Work with engineering; Work with quality; Work with manufacturing teams; Support incorporation of supplier feedback; Support incorporation of manufacturing feedback

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